Who We Are

Solar Sister Opening, Geneva, March 2013
Photo by Eric Bridiers

Our Mission

Quilt for Change strives to raise awareness on global issues that affect women and empower quilt artists to become agents for social change. Working with various partner organizations, we create themed art quilt exhibitions which are displayed at high visibility venues in Europe and North America such as the United Nations, major quilt festivals in the United States, museums and universities. Our exhibits are a forum for fiber artists from the U.S., Canada, Europe and around the world to share their talent, creativity and inspiration, and serve as a call to action by shining a spotlight on major issues affecting women around the world.

Our Philosophy

We seek to create a forum where images, whether they be representational or abstract, put a human face on the problems faced by women today. Women as positive and strong agents for change, sharp social commentary, and culturally knowledgeable and aware images can tell the story of the human condition in ways that move the viewer to take steps to be more involved in changing the world around us. Fiber is an international media that has connections, particularly to women, in so many societies around the world. We hope to tap into the tradition of women expressing their views in thread. For those who wish to use their quilting and art talents more directly, we maintain a list of projects to which you can contribute.

Artists from Mali with their embroidery blocks

A New Project! Sister Artists

We have a new project! Quilt for Change and The Advocacy Project (AP) are pleased to announce the launch of an exciting new partnership between survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) in Mali and quilters in the United States. For all the details, visit the Sister Artists page.